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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was brought out 4 years prior to the TX66 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-S5 grades versus the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sony TX66

 EX-S5 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Casio EX-S5

 TX66 EX-S5 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k115kSharper display (+1115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sony TX66

 EX-S5 TX66 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S5 against the TX66.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and TX66 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and TX66.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography info
Sony TX66 Portrait photography info
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography highlights
Sony TX66 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
53
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
great battery power (250 shots)
features focus via touch
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography details
Sony TX66 Landscape photography details
27
manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery power (250 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging advice
Sony TX66 Vlogging advice
22
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
36
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sony TX66
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $130 $350